ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Immobility and oral contraceptives increase DVT risk by promoting clotting. Calcium, hypertension, and normal BMI are less significant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Immobility and oral contraceptives increase DVT risk by promoting clotting. Calcium, hypertension, and normal BMI are less significant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for the diuretic furosemide. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, risking hypokalemia, which can lead to muscle weakness and arrhythmias. It lowers blood pressure, reduces fluid volume, and doesn't affect glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased blood pressure results from excess blood volume in fluid overload. Fever is unrelated, tachycardia (not bradycardia) is typical, and hematocrit is diluted, not increased.
Question 5 of 5
A health care provider has written an order for digoxin for the patient, but the nurse cannot read whether the order is for 0.25 mg or 0.125 mg. What action would be the best to prevent a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying with the provider ensures correct dosage, preventing errors. Consulting others or handbooks risks assumptions.